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Old 08-15-2019, 11:23 PM   #1
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Why LS engines have steam ports....

Interesting video...

https://www.holley.com/blog/post/why..._steam_tubes_/

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Old 08-17-2019, 09:42 AM   #2
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Yup got to vent...LOL used to run 400 small blocks......
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Old 08-17-2019, 11:03 AM   #3
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very interesting. I knew of the relocated thermostat, but hadn't really given much thought the air pockets it could potentially create w/o the vents.

Thanks for the education today, keep them coming..
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Old 08-18-2019, 09:30 AM   #4
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Too bad we can't harness this steam power. But I guess that's an old idea!
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Old 08-18-2019, 11:41 AM   #5
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